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July 8, 2026 significant or unexpected factor or event; and D. Such member can be both seen, heard and identified via the videoconferencing. E. Such member provides written notice of intention to participate in a meeting via videoconference to the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk as soon as practicable and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure presence of a quorum, adequate time for public notice and availability of videoconferencing technology for such meeting. 6. Notice of Meetings Using Videoconferencing. The notice of any meeting using videoconferencing must state that videoconferencing will be used; the location where a quorum of the public body will be physically present and the public can attend in person; and information/directions to view and/or participate in such meeting via videoconferencing. 7. Record of Remote Attendance. Any meeting minutes of the public body of the Town shall indicate members who appeared via videoconference. 8. Recording of Meetings. Each meeting conducted using videoconferencing shall be recorded and such recordings posted or linked on the public website of the public body within five business days following the meeting and shall remain so available for a minimum of five years thereafter. Such recordings shall be transcribed upon request. 9. Powers Reserved. Pursuant to Public Officers Law, the Town Supervisor maintains the power to waive the in-person requirements for any or all of the meetings of the Town of Eden during a state disaster or local state of emergency declaration if it is determined that the circumstances necessitating such declaration would affect or impair the ability of the public body to hold an in-person meeting. #155-2026: MOTION was made by Councilmember Walker to accept the Videoconferencing Policy of the Town of Eden; seconded by Councilmember Byrnes; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 7. Set Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law on Videoconferencing: #156-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to set a public hearing for a Proposed Local Law authorizing participation in public meetings by certain town officials via videoconferencing, as authorized by Public Officers Law Section 103-a for August 12, 2026 at 6:45 pm at the Eden Town Hall; seconded by Councilmember Wilhelm; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 8. Part-Time Police Officer Frederick Constantino: #157-2026: MOTION was made by Supervisor Ventry to appoint Frederick Constantino as a Part-Time Police Officer at a pay rate of $29.00 per hour; seconded by Councilmember Vacco; Ayes: All; Opposed: None; Abstain: None; Motion carried. 9. Dedication of Phase 1 Lighting Evergreen Subdivision: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PHASE 1 LIGHTING EVERGREEN SUBDIVISION Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Eden (Town Board) has been requested to accept the dedication of Phase 1 of the street lighting within the Evergreen Subdivision, consisting of two (2) streetlights and all appurtenances thereto; and Whereas, LaBella Associates, the Town Engineer, has reviewed the design plans, as-built plans, and site construction for the Phase 1 lighting improvements within the Evergreen Subdivision and has found the same to be satisfactory and in conformance with Town standards; and Whereas, a maintenance bond will be required to guarantee said lighting improvements against defects in material and workmanship; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Town Board hereby accepts the dedication of Phase 1 of the lighting within the Evergreen Subdivision, consisting of two (2) streetlights and all appurtenances thereto, into the Town of Eden Lighting District; and Be It Further Resolved, that said acceptance is conditioned upon the Applicant furnishing a maintenance 5